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I am a certified elementary teacher. I have 10 years of professional experience within the classroom, mostly in third grade. I am currently working towards my master's degree in Educational Technology and am the district's school librarian. I love being around children and teaching them. I have had experience with first through...
4.3
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Hired by 10 families in your neighborhood
Over 20 years experienced in childcare and developments. Legal to work in the US. Owns a vehicle with license and insurance. Adept to child's education, Diaper Changing, Basic Medication, Potty Training, Cooking, Bathing. Extensive experience in providing on-going care to children. Capable of assuming total responsibility for...
Sumintra can also help with: Light cleaning, meal prep, craft assistance, travel
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Sumintra (or Miss Tara as we call her) is an incredibly nanny. If she is available you should absolutely hire her to help care for your little ones! Miss Tara has been taking care of our son, who was 3 months old at the time she started. She has so much patience...
Sarah D.
Alyssa T.
East Stroudsburg, PA
$25-27/hr • 15 yrs exp
5.0
(3)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
Hi I'm Alyssa! I'm an outgoing person that loves kids! I'm great with children and pets all ages. I have special needs experience and am CPR certified for children and pets. I am looking for a position for date nights. I can do any weekday or weekend night. Or weekend day. I love being outside but also love to watch a great...
Alyssa can also help with: Meal prep, light cleaning, carpooling, swimming supervision, grocery shopping
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Special Needs Care
5.0
"Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her "
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5.0
(6)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi, my name is Karen and I live in Mount Bethel, PA. I have happily been a nanny for over 18 years, I have prior experience with children of all ages, Previously, I operated an in-home daycare and taught in a Montessori School as an Assistant Teacher in their toddler program for 4 years. I am able to make a long term commitment...
Karen can also help with: Swimming supervision, travel, craft assistance, carpooling
5.0
"After working for us for three years Karen has truly become a part of our family . We hired Karen when our second baby was only 2 months old. She knew exactly how to take care of him as well as my older child. One of the best qualities about Karen is ability to...
Douglas B.
Megan K.
Great Meadows, NJ
$20-30/hr • 7 yrs exp
Part-Time Babysitter/Nanny - Available Immediately With Flexible Schedule
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
I originally chose psychology as my major because I am interested in potentially becoming a guidance counselor at an elementary school. My personal focus is early childhood because I enjoy taking care of, helping, and understanding children.
I have worked as a part-time nanny for 2 girls for 3 summers (ages 5 and 8, now 8 and...
Megan can also help with: Craft assistance, carpooling, grocery shopping, swimming supervision, meal prep, light cleaning & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
5.0
"Megan has been our lifesaver! I can't say enough wonderful things about her. My kids adore her - she's kind, patient, fun and reliable. We are moving out of state, otherwise we'd never let her go!"
Trish K.
As a tutor, I have assisted children of various ages with core subjects as well as basic level Spanish, basic level Latin, and writing. My favorite of these was either Latin or writing- I love them both. I find that one of the best feelings a person can have is watching a child finally understand a difficult subject. It is...
Judy V.
East Stroudsburg, PA
$20-50/hr • 10 yrs exp
I'd describe my personality as friendly, passionate, and determined.
I like working with kids because they always fun to be around. I could learn from them just as much as they could learn from me.
I'm looking for a job that is stable, that I enjoy going to everyday.
I started working with kids over 25 years ago. My mom...
Judy can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling, craft assistance
I have been tutoring English for 2 years and am working towards my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing with Southern New Hampshire University. I have been privileged to work with elementary students and college graduates alike. I have helped with understanding of grammar and usage, the writing process, improving reading and...
Certified K-4 teacher trained in Spell to Write and Read (phonics program) and Right Start (TM) Math (hands on Math program) willing to tutor your elementary student in Phonics and Math this summer. Available June 19-August 25.
Mary can also help with: Craft assistance
Skills:
CPR
First Aid
Throughout High School, I was a very hardworking and motivated student. I was a member of the national honor society, in the top 10% of my class, a high honor sudent every semester, and a tutor for other students at my school. I tutored all subject from ages 5 to 18. As a current college student, I also understand and went...
5.0
(2)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
**New summer program!!**
For students of all ages to work on important skills needed for school and to beat the "summer learning dump".
Topics will include:
Reading Comprehension
Summer assignments assistance
Standardized test prep
Practical skills: Organization, Prioritization
ELA practice for grammar, reading,...
5.0
"We hired her for sons 8rh grade year. She worked with him for several months. His grades improved tremendously and he still uses some of the organizational skills she taught him now as a freshman in high school."
Sara T.
Marly M.
Stroudsburg, PA
$20/hr • 4 yrs exp
5.0
(1)
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Hi there! I'm Marly :) I'm a fun, creative, loving, patient and very responsible person with 4+ years of child care experience with children from 0-12years old and up to 4 kids at a time. I was an Au Pair for 2y and worked 2. 5y in a child care center, so my experience includes daily routines like waking up, baths, feedings, bed...
Skills:
First Aid
Special Needs Care
CPR
5.0
"We have used Marly's services for several years. She is honest, dependable and reliable. Most importantly she knows how to have fun with the kids and keeps them busy,"
Donna M.
Adair M.
Washington, NJ
$25/hr • 10 yrs exp
Dependable And Creative Teacher, Make Learning Fun And Easy, Build Self-Confidence
5.0
(2)
Hired by 2 families in your neighborhood
I have taught for both adults and young children for over 10 years, both for CEU's and for Adult School Education classes.
I possess a current major in Early Childhood Education, and am attending a Christian University for that purpose.
I am currently on the Dean's List at college (GCU). The subjects I have taught in the past...
5.0
"She was an excellent provider. Would recommend her to others."
Richard T.
I'd describe my personality as outgoing, caring, and optimistic.
I like working with kids because I have great patience for them. I love to teach them new things while also having fun with them.
I started working with kids when I was 16.
In my spare time, I like to read books, spend time with my friends/family, and learn...
Olivia can also help with: Light cleaning, carpooling
Skills:
Early Education
First Aid
Hello! My name is Ms. Emily I am a current third grade teacher from NJ. This year is my 10th year as a teacher and I have taught students in grades K-12! I am certified in Elementary Education as well as English K-12. Teaching elementary is my passion, but I also truly enjoy working with middle school and high school students...
I am currently a student at East Stroudsburg University, and I will be graduating next year with a Secondary Education degree and a concentration in English. I have spent years babysitting and tutoring both inside and outside of the academic setting, across a variety of ages and levels.
I currently work in the tutoring center...
I am a 10-year veteran teacher. During my tenure, I've taught Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. My area of expertise is elementary school science.
I am one semester away from graduation with my Bachelor's in Psychology. I have worked at East Stroudsburg University as a Large Classroom Assistant for psychology. That job included tutoring students. In many of my babysitting jobs, I have tutored students in all different subjects. In many classes I have taken, I have...
Rebecca T.
Wind Gap, PA
$20-28/hr • 10 yrs exp
Hired by 1 family in your neighborhood
Thank you for taking the time to take a look at my profile!
I graduated from Towson University with a bachelor's degree in Deaf Studies and Elementary Education in 2018. After graduation, I worked as a 3rd grade teacher in Maryland for three years. My husband and I relocated to Pennsylvania in July of 2021, so I had to resign...
Rebecca can also help with: Meal prep, travel, light cleaning, swimming supervision, craft assistance, carpooling & more
Skills:
First Aid
CPR
I have 24 years experience as a grade 1-3 teacher and reading specialist and interventionist. I can help with Reading, Writing Math for grades K-3. I am only teaching virtually in the evenings.
I am a certified Reading specialist. I have taught virtually for the last 2 years. I can assess, diagnose needs and strengths and...
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Recent reading tutor reviews in Columbia, NJ
Sumintra R.
5.0
Tara watched our daughter from the age of 5-7 months. Although her time in our home was short we all felt very comfortable with her and her ability to look after our child. She gave our daughter a lot of one-on-one time and really cared about her development. We would recommend her to anyone!
- Matt P.
Alyssa T.
5.0
Alyssa is great, very reliable and someone I could depend on. Alyssa did it all, cooking, cleaning and worked on homework with the kids. Definitely recommend! The kids loved her
- Care member
Karen A.
5.0
After working for us for three years Karen has truly become a part of our family . We hired Karen when our second baby was only 2 months old. She knew exactly how to take care of him as well as my older child. One of the best qualities about Karen is ability to keep the children entertained with...
- Douglas B.
Megan K.
5.0
Megan has been our lifesaver! I can't say enough wonderful things about her. My kids adore her - she's kind, patient, fun and reliable. We are moving out of state, otherwise we'd never let her go!
- Trish K.
Jesse D.
5.0
I hired Jesse, for my daughter, to help out with her science class. In just a short few months her grades came up a lot. She worked with my daughter to find the best way to help her learn and remember what she was doing. What a great improvement.
- Christina C.
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FAQs for finding reading tutors in Columbia, NJ
How much do reading tutors charge near me in Columbia, NJ?
Hiring a local reading tutor in Columbia, NJ on Care.com will cost an average of $20.00 per hour as of February 2025. This rate may vary depending on the experience each candidate has, how often you will need them to help your child with reading and the age of your child.
How can I find a reading tutor near me in Columbia, NJ?
Care.com currently has 1 reading tutors in Columbia, NJ. You can search for candidates by their distance from Columbia and compare your options by hourly rate, the experience each reading tutor has and the specific skills they can teach. You can also see reviews from other families in Columbia that have worked with a reading tutor you're interested in.
What questions should I ask a potential reading tutor in Columbia, NJ?
The goal of hiring a reading tutor is to improve your child's grades and vocabulary. Ask questions about the process each tutor uses to get these results from the kids they've worked with in the past. Also ask each reading tutor if they are familiar with some of the goals the schools in Columbia have. Finally, see how long they are willing to commit to helping your child with their reading tasks. Your child may only need a few tutoring sessions or long-term help with their reading that could require the tutor to stay with them the entire school year.
How can I safely hire a reading tutor for my child near me in Columbia, NJ?
When hiring a reading tutor, parents are likely concerned about safety. To help you find a reading tutor safely near you in Columbia, NJ, we ask all reading tutors listed on Care.com to complete a background check known as a CareCheck (look for a badge on their profile that shares when they had this background check run). However, to safely hire a reading tutor, we strongly advise you to do your own research by requesting references, interviewing multiple candidates, and running an independent background check.
What types of reading tutors near me in Columbia, NJ can I hire?
With the help of Care.com, you can find the best reading tutors for your child. You can find tutors for reading at all levels. From learning how phonics work to improving reading comprehension. Once your child gets older, you may even want to switch to a writing tutor who can help them develop their writing skills alongside their reading comprehension skills.